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Peach, Serrano Ham and Mint Salad

The Perfect Salad Recipe for Summer

A Spanish summer favorite. This salad is fantastically fresh and fruity, with juicy, ripe peaches, salty Serrano ham, fragrant mint and shavings of creamy manchego cheese.

4

15 minutes

15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 oz rocket, spinach and watercress leaves
  • 5 ripe peaches or nectarines, halved, stoned and sliced
  • 12 slices Serrano ham
  • 2 oz manchego cheese
  • 2 oz handful fresh mint leave

preparation

  • 1.

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and honey. Season to taste.

  • 2.

    Arrange the salad leaves on a large platter, add the peaches or nectarines and Serrano ham. Using a vegetable peeler, introduce shavings of the manchego to the salad.

  • 3.

    Scatter over some mint leaves. Drizzle with La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil and serve immediately.

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